St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: The Lion and the Mouse

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: The Lion and the Mouse at Powell Symphony Hall

Some of the best afternoons begin with a simple question: what happens when the biggest voice in the room meets the smallest? The Lion and the Mouse puts that question on stage at Powell Symphony Hall in St. Louis, as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra turns a story of unlikely friendship into a children's concert. It's set for May 16, 2027, at 3:00 PM.

The story comes from Jenny Broom's book, illustrated by Nahta Nój. Its heart is kindness, and that's a lesson that lands differently when you hear it rather than just read it. In this concert, a presenter connects the tale with Grieg's Peer Gynt music. Pages become sound. A familiar bedtime story becomes something a young listener can sit inside, with an orchestra right there in front of them.

That makes this a rare kind of outing. It's built around a children's story and a full orchestra, not a screen or a sitting-still lecture. Bring a child who loves picture books, a grandchild you want to spoil with something special, or a family that's ready to share a new first together. Kids may not forget the day they heard a story told through live orchestral music, and you'll get to see it happen beside you. If that sounds like your Sunday, grab your seats for The Lion and the Mouse at Powell Symphony Hall and plan your family afternoon.